Crawley Borough Council

• Accessibility Projects and Improvements – i.e. making community spaces easier to access
• Turning waste space into community areas
• Improvements to Community Buildings/ resident facilities in shared spaces
• Community Art projects – Murals, Sculpture etc.
• Community Safety Projects – improvements to lighting, landscaping etc.
• Energy Efficiency initiatives
• Improvements supporting wildlife and green spaces
• Non-physical play (e.g. painted games on courtyards)
• Physical equipment in community spaces – play parks, outdoor gyms etc.
• Planting improvements - wildflowers and trees.
• Recycling projects
• Sustainable services for those with more specific needs

To be considered for Crawley Borough Council funding you must first raise 25% of your project costs. The Council may pledge up to 50% of the total project target, capped at £5,000. Read our Funding Guide here.

Projects must benefit the people of Crawley.

Priority will be given to the following:

• Helps improve the local environment and public spaces
• Helps meet the demands that development places on the need for community services and facilities within the town.
• Demonstrates added benefits for the town, e.g. using local businesses or skills of local people.

1. Create a project page on Spacehive outlining your idea
2. Get matched to our fund and others
3. Pitch for a pledge from funds
4. Your project will be verified to check the costs and permissions
5. Start your crowdfunding campaign
6. We'll pledge alongside the crowd - if your pitch to us is successful
7. Hit your target and deliver your project

If you have an idea for a project but don't know where to start, fill out this expression of interest form and Spacehive will be in touch. 

You can also read all of Spacehive's frequently asked questions here.

In order to complete your pitch you will need the following documents: 

• Evidence of your organisation's legal status
• Evidence of your financial records including annual turnover, where applicable
• Your constitution or governing documents as signed and dated. This may include organisational policies such as equal opportunities and safeguaring policies